Job Description:
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for supporting the Hybrid powerpack development and/or vehicle integration programs at RENK America. The Electrical Engineer will be the lead electrical engineer for the hybrid powerpack demo project. This role will also support other programs such as the Korkut, India Light Tank and 1500 HP. Primary responsibilities include customer interfacing, technical approach & execution, budgeting, and scheduling.
Essential Functions:
Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned program(s).
Support hybrid powerpack electrical requirements capture and decomposition into sub-systems and components requirements in order to meet customer requirements.
Support the hybrid powerpack electrical architecture with emphasis on high voltage power management, power conversion and power regulation, including isolation, shielding, routing, EMI / EMC, etc.
Support system, subsystem level DFMEA, DVP&R and requirements traceability.
Support the design and release of hybrid powerpack power electronics, generator, gearbox, charging system and thermal management system.
Review and approve detailed drawings for technical content.
Develop, review and approve test plans and test reports to validate new designs.
Lead the preparation and delivery of internal and external engineering reports & presentations.
Perform / assess failure investigations.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering or related field from an accredited university with 6 years of related experience.
In-depth understanding of various Hybrid and/or Electric vehicle architectures, including subsystems and components design or selection for high voltage and high current applications.
Experience in motors, inverters, DC-DC power conversions, and associated power electronics.
High power EMI / EMC expertise.
Experience with thermal management for power electronics and batteries components.
Ability to manage and organize multiple project tasks to meet established deadlines.
Must be capable of obtaining a DOD security clearance.
Good written and verbal communications.
Must be available for domestic and foreign travel (less than 10%).
Must be able to move freely within the manufacturing and lab environment with reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Additional Skills:
PhD or MS Degree majoring in power electronics from an accredited institution.
Minimum five (5) years hands on experience with Electric Vehicle (EV) or Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) powertrains, specializing in power electronics architectures, control/software development.
Minimum three (3) years' experience in developing electrical hardware, including DC-DC converters, permanent magnet machine controls or motor controls.
Minimum two (2) years' experience in inverter systems or electric vehicle AC and DC charging technologies, power electronics standards and regulation including but not limited to ISO 26262.
RENK America is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. RENK America is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. RENK America maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
